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in reply to: Need Recommendation #150583
Did someone mention PIGS! Love hunting feral hogs….
Seth
Your arrow specs sound good – how are they shooting ? If you need them stiffer you can do as Richard mentioned, cut them back in increments and see if you get better flight.
Seth/Richard
The paper plate/ bowl practice/test is a good one . I use it myself . The 9- 8 1/2″ plates / bowl are the ones I use . I try to practice to hold this easily to 20yds. If in steady practice I can stretch it to 25 ( start getting edgers there. I don’t shoot plates every time , just use it as a test periodically to see how iam doing…. 15yds is my preference to shoot at game , setup blinds for this range ….
Scout aka Ray
in reply to: Need Recommendation #150536Seth
Roger all your last. Nice bow. The shorter, strong bows are a little tougher to shoot well…as you know …
I wouldn’t worry about / get into efoc at this time. Better to hone trad shooting form / skills with your current or similar arrow type. I would try the 400s.
Richards ” note” is spot on — I also only tune when I am “on” and in good humor/ attitude….
Scout aka Ray
in reply to: Need Recommendation #150513Hi Seth
What are the specs on your bow? ( length- style of longbow)
As you know bad form can cause numerous issues. However “the bounce” could still be a spine problem that is just a bit off. In other words with perfect form you mitigate the bounce. What was the spine of the aluminum arrows ? Try some 400s …
You could also adjust your brace height and see if that helps ( twist the bowstring).
I am not surprised about that bowshop and aluminum shafts. Most die hard trad folks only shoot woodies…haha. in my youth and most of us who started in the late 60s shot wood, but we also shot a lot of aluminum. I shoot all 3, but mostly wood and some carbon ( efoc experiments)
Maybe Richard will hop in here — I think he shoots all three
Scout aka Ray
in reply to: Need Recommendation #150490PS
If the arrow is flying straight and true you are good. Tuning is an art of course and quite variable , depending on bow – arrow type – shooting style. Your draw is much longer than mine but here is what I shoot in a similar ( sort of )weight bow. Centaur R/D ( short 54″) longbow 53lbs @ 26″.
28 1/2″ Easton axis 400 ( 9.0 gpi) arrow with 400grs up front – 3 5″ fletch ( parabolic) 675gr total arrow weight. ( this is an efoc arrow which not everyone is interested in ). I also tried 500/340 to get here. The shaft selector Calculator says I should use 600 — BUT the selector is calibrated for only 100 gr up front — what you end up with in an arrow is quite variable….depending on what you want it to do.
Soo—- I hesitate putting this up because it can get complicated ( read confusing )and is easy to get obsessed with ” getting perfect tune”. I have and still do 😄 . But it is important ( especially if you hunt) to get the best arrow flight / accuracy that one can .
The above is not a recommendation for you / your bow – just an example. It is never a bad idea to try some different spine weights, especially if your draw is a lot longer or shorter than 28″ or end up at one of the arrow chart bow weight break over points. Therefore you might want to get some 400s (3 – test kit)and see how they compare ….
Scout aka Ray
in reply to: Wool Poncho #150483I normally Cold weather hunt in a wool shirtjac ( layered underneath depending on weather) with rubber bands on the bow arm ( keep extra material out of the way) I also have an Asbell cape I like and wear often. I don’t hunt in the cape….but if I did I would belt it and roll back over my shoulder the bow arm portion…
Scout aka Ray
in reply to: Need Recommendation #150482Seth
Glad to have you with us. I’ve enjoyed trad archery all my life . Its challenging but a lot of fun. I find it can be therapeutic for me…
Your bow is a great weight for hunting, but more than we recommend for learning to shoot trad. If you are doing OK fine …but… If you have the funds and inclination, dropping down into a bow in the low 40s would considerably enhance your ability to perfect your form more easily/quickly .
Feel free to stop in here with more questions, thoughts , and how your progressing…
Glad to have you aboard
Happy Arrows
Scout aka Ray
in reply to: Need Recommendation #150476Hi Seth
Welcome to the forum and the Traditional Archery Journey…
According to the charts ( Easton) your set up sounds ok. The proof is in the shooting. If your arrows are flying straight ( mostly- glitch in form now and then notwithstanding) and where your looking— your good to go. Most of the arrow vendors will sell you a test kit ( a few arrows in different spine) to find what works best for your bow and shooting technique . I highly recommend TJ Conrad’s book the Traditional Bowhunters Handbook. A definitive work on the subject. With excellent chapters on set up , tuning etc. I reference mine on a regular basis.
When you are starting out and still working to perfect your shooting skills/ form, tuning can be a bit problematic. If there is a club nearby or some traditional archers you can link up with ( thru your local archery shoppe), can help flatten the learning curve. If you scroll down the page you will see club and mentor listing.
Scout aka Ray
in reply to: Block targets #150383Hi Robert
I like ” The Black Hole ” tgt for camp and my roving range ( looks like compressed sheets of plastic) its easy to work with, and reasonable price for a block tgt. I also use the smaller size compressed hay bales ($12.00 +-) from Tractor supply — very tough and not too big or heavy to move around the range / backyard.
Scout aka Ray
in reply to: what’s a decent longbow in the $300 range. #150335James Ritter
Welcome to the forum
If you are looking for a new bow, you might try perusing the Kustom king and 3 Rivers archery sites. They both sell some bows at or under the 300.00 price break. Good Co’s that back their products. Let us know how it goes …..
Scout aka Ray
in reply to: Best quiver for Bear Grizzly #150188Mainebowfly
I had and liked the Bear ” snap on” ( spring clip ) . Very appropriate for a grizzly.
I currently use Eagle’s flight bowquivers in both the Navajo and Mesa( flat like Steve mentioned) models. I really like the Mesa for broadheads. If I get another one it will be the 3 arrow model. I have the four which is bigger than I like on my smaller bows….
Scout aka Ray
in reply to: Hollenbeck Archery #150025Roger
Got it. Hopefully someone will have one they will sell . Best of luck in the quest.
Scout aka Ray
in reply to: Hollenbeck Archery #150007Hi Roger
Welcome to the forum. Are you looking for one in particular or any hollenbeck will do?
Scout aka Ray
in reply to: indian bows #149964Wahoo
If you google Indian Bows archery, there is a site with all their catalogs and a history
They were around from 1927 to the 70s…
Scout aka Ray
in reply to: Ground Hunting #149326I have , use and like the hammock seat . Normally set up similar to WW with back to a live or uprooted tree / ground clutter etc. In the SW most waterholes / tanks ( tinajas) etc, have old blinds ( been there for years) one can refresh. These days I usually make my own (temporary -‘using old netting / burlap / line ) along heavy use trails. I also sometimes use a upper body covering ghillie suit.
Scout aka Ray
in reply to: Montana trad bow specialist outfitters? #149179Hi leonard
Welcome to the forum. I don’t know anyone to recommend. But maybe one of the members in Montana will respond
Scout aka Ray
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